Boston Daytrips for Families with Kids
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, Rhode Island, $
For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn...
For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn...
Norman Rockwell Museum, Western Mass, $$
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.
Plum Island, Newburyport
Plum Island is an 11 mile long barrier Island off the shore of Newburyport and Newbury. The island has many residences, a national wildlife refuge, small shops and restaurants, and of course miles of beautiful sandy...
Plum Island is an 11 mile long barrier Island off the shore of Newburyport and Newbury. The island has many residences, a national wildlife refuge, small shops and restaurants, and of course miles of beautiful sandy...
Portsmouth, NH, New Hampshire
A beautiful little town about an hour north of Boston. It's a college town without a college.... great little shops, restaurants and seafood!
A beautiful little town about an hour north of Boston. It's a college town without a college.... great little shops, restaurants and seafood!
Providence Children's Museum, Rhode Island, $$
Providence Children's Museum is a hands-on place where kids and grown-ups play and learn together. Come see how much fun learning can be!
Providence Children's Museum is a hands-on place where kids and grown-ups play and learn together. Come see how much fun learning can be!
Provincetown, Cape Cod, $$$
Provincetown offers fabulous stretches of pristine beaches that are just steps from the town's trendy restaurants, shops, galleries, and clubs.
Provincetown offers fabulous stretches of pristine beaches that are just steps from the town's trendy restaurants, shops, galleries, and clubs.
Rockport, MA, Rockport
Just an hour north of Boston, visitors can enjoy a leisurely day in this quaint, shoreline town. It's wonderful to stroll main street and Bear's Neck to poke around in all the unique stores.
Just an hour north of Boston, visitors can enjoy a leisurely day in this quaint, shoreline town. It's wonderful to stroll main street and Bear's Neck to poke around in all the unique stores.
Salem, MA, Salem, $$
Just 16 miles North of Boston, Salem is a excursion rich in American heritage and international culture. Our museums, attractions, restaurants and tours are family friendly. Visit Salem.org to learn how to get the most out of Salem!
Just 16 miles North of Boston, Salem is a excursion rich in American heritage and international culture. Our museums, attractions, restaurants and tours are family friendly. Visit Salem.org to learn how to get the most out of Salem!
Schooner Fame, Salem, $$$
Sail on the schooner Fame of Salem, an authentic replica of the successful privateer from the War of 1812. FAME sails every day -- weather permitting -- from M
Sail on the schooner Fame of Salem, an authentic replica of the successful privateer from the War of 1812. FAME sails every day -- weather permitting -- from M
SkyVenture New Hampshire Vertical Wind Tunnel, New Hampshire, $$$$
SkyVenture completely immerses visitors in the world of high adventure skydiving, without ever having to pack a parachute, pull a ripcord, or jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
SkyVenture completely immerses visitors in the world of high adventure skydiving, without ever having to pack a parachute, pull a ripcord, or jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, New Hampshire, $
Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for forty years about the importance of our natural world.
Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for forty years about the importance of our natural world.
Stonewall Farm Learning Center & Discovery Room, New Hampshire, Free
Stonewall Farm is the only working dairy farm and education center in the region open to the public with a Learning Center that draws 20,000 visitors per year, as well as classes and camps.
Stonewall Farm is the only working dairy farm and education center in the region open to the public with a Learning Center that draws 20,000 visitors per year, as well as classes and camps.
The Paper House, Rockport, $
If you drive up Pidgeon Hill Street in Rockport, you may not notice anything unusal about the house at #52. The only giveaway is the sign on the front: 'Paper House'.
If you drive up Pidgeon Hill Street in Rockport, you may not notice anything unusal about the house at #52. The only giveaway is the sign on the front: 'Paper House'.
Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Vermont, $$
Besides the fuzzy factory tour, you can help stuff, sew and dress your very own 13 inch bear in the Make a Friend for Life room.
Besides the fuzzy factory tour, you can help stuff, sew and dress your very own 13 inch bear in the Make a Friend for Life room.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Connecticut, $$
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is dedicated to outstanding collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, Pick up a Family Artpak and check the schedule for free family days and other events.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is dedicated to outstanding collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, Pick up a Family Artpak and check the schedule for free family days and other events.
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, $$
Experience magnificent artwork from five millennia of world cultures. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other...
Experience magnificent artwork from five millennia of world cultures. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other...
Yankee Candle Company Flagship Store, Western Mass, Free
Each year, millions travel to the flagship Yankee Candle Store in South Deerfield, MA. Shop, visit the museum, dine, picnic, and more!
Each year, millions travel to the flagship Yankee Candle Store in South Deerfield, MA. Shop, visit the museum, dine, picnic, and more!
Vist our photo guide of some of our favorite Boston Daytrips for ideas for fun family outings within a short drive from Boston.